Welcome to England's most murderous county... — The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has earned a worldwide following. Bucolic settings harbor macabre crimes and ec... more &raquocentric characters that are no match for Detective Tom Barnaby (John Nettles, Bergerac); his assistant, DS Ben Jones (Jason Hughes, This Life); and his cousin, DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon), who succeeds Tom upon his retirement. "Delightful in a murderously charming way" (Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy). Guest stars include Kevin McNally, James Wilby, Mark Gatiss, Peter Egan, and Michelle Fairley.

THE MYSTERIES (original UK broadcast order)

The Made-to-Measure Murders-A widow is killed on her way to confession.

The Sword of Guillaume-Barnaby investigates a land deal in Brighton.

Blood on the Saddle-A property-line dispute turns a Wild West show into a crime scene.

The Silent Land-A librarian is found dead on top of a grave.

Master Class-Competition in a prestigious music class unearths a long-kept secret.